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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 57.71 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 57.71 and 38.22 is: 56.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 57.71 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/57.71 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 57.71 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 2,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205.49/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.90

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